Pivotal Decisions

Pivotal Decisions

di Stan Parris

Notizie Cristianità

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Pivotal Decision Number 3: The Decision to Live Your God-Given Purpose

What if your purpose isn’t something you have to create—but something God has already prepared for you? In this episode of Pivotal Decisions, Stan talks about one of the most important decisions we can make: the decision to discover and live out our God-given purpose. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand for us to walk in. Your purpose is bigger than your career, your accomplishments, your income, or your success. God created you on purpose and for a purpose. But discovering your purpose requires more than simply asking, “What do I want to do with my life?” It begins with knowing the God who created you.

PIvotal Decision No. 2- I will Find Community

In this episode of Pivotal Decisions, Stan explores the importance of biblical community and why God never intended us to live the Christian life alone. We live in a world where technology has made us more connected than ever, yet loneliness and isolation remain significant challenges. Having hundreds of followers doesn't necessarily mean having someone who truly knows you, prays for you, encourages you, or walks with you through difficult seasons. Biblical community is more than simply being around other people. It is God's design for helping us grow spiritually, find support, make wise decisions, and demonstrate the love of Christ to the world.

Pivotal Decision Number 1

What if the most important decision you make isn't about your career, your relationships, or your future—but about whether you will truly know God? In this episode of Pivotal Decisions, Stan launches a new series based on his book Pivotal Decisions: 10 Decisions That Will Transform Your Destiny. This episode explores the difference between values-based decisions and reaction-based decisions and explains why the decision to know God is the foundation for every other decision we make.

Confident Parenting with Dr. Jim Burns

Stan interviews Dr. Jim Burns. Jim Burns is the founder of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year. He has more than 3 million resources in print in over 20 languages. His popular HomeWord with Jim Burns podcast is on all the major podcast platforms. Jim writes and speaks primarily on the values of HomeWord which are strong marriages, confident parents, empowered kids, and healthy leaders. Some of his most popular books are: Doing Life With Your Adult Children, Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality, Confident Parenting and Creating an Intimate Marriage.

Who Is Raising Our Kids?

Who—or what—is shaping your children? In this episode of Pivotal Decisions, Stan takes a hard look at one of the greatest challenges facing parents today: the battle for our children's attention. A recent legal settlement involving Meta and social media platforms has brought renewed attention to the way technology is designed to capture and hold the attention of young people. But this isn't simply a conversation about Facebook, Instagram, smartphones, or screen time. The deeper question is: Who is in control?

10 Lies People Believe About God

What you believe about God shapes everything, your thinking, your decisions, and your future. In this episode, Stan unpacks 10 common lies people believe about God and replaces them with truth from Scripture. -You don’t live better than your theology for very long. - Many people aren’t rejecting God—they’re believing the wrong things about Him.

If You’re Feeling Anxious About the World Right Now, Listen to This

We are living in a time of uncertainty—global conflict, political division, economic pressure, and cultural confusion. The weight of it all is creating anxiety and instability for many people. Even the secular world is acknowledging this reality. Psychologists and researchers are sounding the alarm: uncertainty is taking a toll on mental and emotional health. But while the world offers ways to cope, Scripture offers something deeper—an unshakable foundation. In this episode, Stan walks through 8 practical responses to uncertainty, comparing cultural wisdom with biblical truth, and showing how to move from anxiety to anchored faith.

Breaking Patterns You’ve Normalized Without Noticing

Most of life isn’t shaped by dramatic failures—but by quiet patterns we stop paying attention to. In this episode of Pivotal Decisions, Stan explores how unhealthy habits form gradually, why we often don’t notice them, and how Scripture calls us to awareness, repentance, and intentional change. Normalization is powerful. What once bothered us can slowly become acceptable—and what feels normal eventually shapes who we become.

What Just Happened?

A winter storm moved through, forecasts were issued—and when the storm didn’t match expectations, frustration exploded. Weather forecasters were blamed, mocked, and accused of getting it wrong. But was this really about the weather? In this “What Just Happened?” episode of Pivotal Decisions, Stan looks beyond the storm to explore what our reactions reveal about expectations, control, trust, and outrage culture. This episode is a timely reminder that uncertainty is part of life—and that wisdom, humility, and grace matter more than certainty. If you’ve ever felt frustrated when reality didn’t match the forecast, this episode will help you slow down, think clearly, and respond differently.

How to Choose A Church

Choosing a church is one of the most formative decisions a believer will ever make—yet it’s often approached casually or based on preferences rather than biblical principles. In this episode of the Pivotal Decisions Podcast, Stan walks through a thoughtful, Scripture-rooted framework for choosing a church wisely. Drawing from decades of pastoral leadership, Stan helps listeners move beyond consumer Christianity and toward meaningful commitment, gospel-centered community, and mission alignment. Whether you’re new to faith, relocating, deconstructing unhealthy church experiences, or simply reevaluating where God is calling you to plant your life, this conversation will help you make a decision that shapes your spiritual future. Connect with Stan & Pivotal Decisions Subscribe to the Pivotal Decisions Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and YouTube

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